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The City of Mission Viejo is seeking qualified applicants
for the position of Library Manager. The eligibility list established for this
position may be used to fill future full-time, part-time or temporary Library
Manager vacancies.

Currently, there is one (1) full-time vacancy scheduled to
work Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Library and
Cultural Services Department at the Mission Viejo Library. The
schedule/assignment may vary depending on the needs of the City. This is an exempt
position in the City’s Supervisory/Administrative group.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties:

Plan, implement, and evaluate library programs, services,
collections, and automated systems functions and services for the Public Services
area which includes Adult, Young Adult and Children;

Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for the
Public Services area; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems;

Assign work activities, projects and programs;

Manage and participate in the development and implementation
of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned program; recommend
within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels;

Develop and standardize procedures and methods to improve
the efficiency and effectiveness of Library operations;

Continuously monitor and evaluate the service delivery methods
and procedures and identify opportunities for improvement for presentation to
the Director of Library and Cultural Services;

Direct the preparation and administration of the Public
Services’ Division budget;

Provide for the selection, training, professional
development and work evaluation of department staff;

Authorize discipline as required;

Perform the most difficult professional work in rendering
reference and advisory service to readers;

Administer vendor contracts and coordinate activities
between vendors and the Library;

Represent the Library in meetings with other public
agencies, community groups and the public;

Coordinate Library outreach to schools and other
organizations;

Collect, prepare, assemble and analyze data and reports;

Develop and implement programs and events within Public
Services area; conduct programs and events for the public;

Seek, develop, and manage grants, and other funding projects
and opportunities;

Provide highly responsible, professional and technical staff
assistance to the Director of Library and Cultural Services; and

Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Related and Essential Qualifications:

Someone whose mission is to provide the highest level of
customer service;

Someone who can facilitate a library environment conducive
to public needs;

Detailed-oriented and able to see the big picture;

Proactive thinker with a positive, solution-oriented attitude;

Someone who is politically astute yet apolitical;

Reliable and is able to “hit the ground running”;

Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious
working relationships with all levels of staff, elected officials, vendors and
the public;

Good oral and written communication skills; and

Effective supervisor who will mentor and develop staff.

Experience and Training and License/Certificate:

Equivalent to a Master’s degree in Library Science or
closely related field supplemented by five (5) years of library experience
including three (3) years supervisory experience.